Since 2006, almost 500 people have been killed by lightning strikes, according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Only five states have not recorded a lightning death during that time: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, New Hampshire and Washington.
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Lightning safety is an important topic during storm season in Alabama and across the United States. June 18th through the 24th is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week. During the week, the National Weather Service dedicates a day to a specific topic. Some topics include how lightning forms, lightning safety, and pet safety. Within the cloud […]
A report by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) revealed that lightning-related incidents led to more than $950 million in homeowner insurance claims in 2022.